What trophy is awarded to the NHL playoff champion? A) Presidents’ Trophy B) Stanley Cup C) Conn Smythe Trophy D) Hart Trophy
How many wins does a team need to advance in a playoff series? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 7
What playoff format does the NHL use? A) Best of 5 B) Best of 7 C) Single elimination D) Round robin
Round 2: History
Which team has won the most Stanley Cups in history? A) Toronto Maple Leafs B) Detroit Red Wings C) Montreal Canadiens D) Boston Bruins
Who won the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) most recently? (update based on current year if needed)
What year was the first Stanley Cup awarded? A) 1893 B) 1917 C) 1926 D) 1905
Round 3: Playoff Moments
What term describes when a team comes back from a 3–0 series deficit? A) Reverse sweep B) Comeback win C) Full reset D) Ice turnaround
Who scored the famous “Golden Goal” in Olympic hockey (often tied to clutch playoff-style moments)? A) Wayne Gretzky B) Sidney Crosby C) Mario Lemieux D) Connor McDavid
Round 4: Current Playoffs
Which team pulled off a comeback win over Boston in Game 1 this year? A) Buffalo Sabres B) Florida Panthers C) Ottawa Senators D) Detroit Red Wings
Which matchup is part of today’s playoff schedule? A) Flyers vs Penguins B) Leafs vs Canucks C) Flames vs Sharks D) Rangers vs Kraken